UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – HS2 chief Mark Wild told MPs the project is behind schedule, blaming early construction without full approvals for delays and soaring costs. As reported by The Independent, HS2’s chief engineer admitted the project is only halfway done,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Robert Jenrick said France could end small boat crossings immediately, as Keir Starmer struggles to finalise a migrant deal with Macron during his UK visit. As reported by The Telegraph, Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick claimed that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron will discuss migrant returns during Downing Street talks, amid growing pressure to curb record Channel crossings. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron will hold talks at
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Over 5,000 UK citizens urged MPs to act on climate, as polling shows strong public support for net zero goals despite widespread silence. As reported by The Guardian, thousands from across Britain met their MPs in Westminster,
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – OBR warns UK debt could hit 270% of GDP by 2070s as Keir Starmer’s welfare U-turns leave Reeves scrambling to fix a deepening black hole in public finances. As reported by The Independent, the Office for Budget
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Pollster Lord Hayward says Reform UK’s momentum has stalled following by-election defeats and internal clashes within Nigel Farage’s party. As reported by The Independent, a leading pollster says Reform UK’s momentum has faded and public backing may
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK transport secretary Heidi Alexander backs French police slashing smugglers’ boats, calling it a tough but necessary move to stop Channel crossings. As reported by The Guardian, a cabinet minister said the government supports French police slashing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Norman Tebbit, Thatcher’s close ally and former Tory minister, has died at 94; he was known for shaping Thatcherism and surviving the 1984 bombing. As reported by The Guardian, Norman Tebbit, a senior figure in Margaret Thatcher’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour faces backlash as public sector consultancy costs hit £1.3bn, rising 5% despite a pledge to cut external adviser spending. As reported by The Telegraph, Sir Keir Starmer is facing a U-turn accusation after new findings revealed
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ministers plan SEND reforms that could require stricter evidence for EHCPs, raising fears of reduced support for children with special needs. As reported by The Telegraph, government reforms may require experts to gather stronger evidence before children
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour MP Helen Hayes urged the party to keep EHCPs in the SEND system, citing fear and distrust among parents of children with special educational needs. As reported by The Guardian, education committee chair Helen Hayes called
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour’s NIC hike drives major fall in summer roles, with hospitality cuts pushing seasonal vacancies to their lowest level since 2018. As reported by The Telegraph, Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ jobs tax has pushed summer vacancies in bars
